Childrens Adventure Center Inc is located in Sandy Hook, CT. The organization was established in 1969. According to its NTEE Classification (P33) the organization is classified as: Child Day Care, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Childrens Adventure Center Inc employed 34 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Childrens Adventure Center Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Childrens Adventure Center Inc generated $936.9k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $919.7k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 4.4% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE CHILDRENS ADVENTURE CENTER IS A DYNAMIC LEARNING COMMUNITY DEDICATED TO PROVIDING A SUPERIOR EARLY-LEARNING EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE IN A WARM, FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE. WE PURSUE OUR GOAL OF EXCELLENCE WITH A CARING COMMUNITY OF YOUNG LEARNERS, DEDICATED STAFF AND SUPPORTIVE PARENTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDE CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR PRE-SCHOOL CHILDREN THROUGH AGE 8 IN BOTH DAYCARE AND AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Marie Smith Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Jane Gadbut Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Janice Butler Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Emily Slattery Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Tom Catalina Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Gabriella Kaplan Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $1,692 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $255,534 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $16,343 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $14,118 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $273,569 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $663,305 |
| Investment income | $59 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $936,933 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $616,195 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $5,547 |
| Other employee benefits | $54,976 |
| Payroll taxes | $45,200 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $8,500 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $23,923 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,968 |
| Office expenses | $7,353 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $14,118 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,950 |
| Interest | $10,256 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $16,937 |
| Insurance | $14,872 |
| All other expenses | $96,861 |
| Total functional expenses | $919,656 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $71,421 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $5,836 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $34,382 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $4,800 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $141,934 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $258,373 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $41,319 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $148,847 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $190,166 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $68,207 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $258,373 |